Convert cubic centimeter to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Deciliter
1 cm^3 = 0.01 dL
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to dL:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 0.01 dL = 0.15 dL
Cubic Centimeter to Deciliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).
Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.